Death Cab for Cutie "Transatlanticism" Fireworks Finale - All User Videos Edited Together

[@fatmag1000]

I was so fortunate to be there. It was one of the most magical experience of my life.

[@TruthstreamMedia]

Watch from the beginning but pay attention around 4:55 and listen to the guy who begins yelling what sounds like "everything is alive"... Such emotion in his voice. Just some inherent magic about being in a group like that, all vibing to the same music, all that happiness of everyone gathered together compounded in one space at one moment in whatever time is... How it reminds you of how absolutely vibrant we can be...

[@jesselowe7482]

I was incredibly fortunate enough to be at this show on vacation from Kansas to California solo for no other reason basically then this show. I really think it was fate that I would be there that night and the minute that first firework went up will forever be a top 5 moment in my life. Take chances in life when given the opportunity and seize moments, I had a number of friends and family say it was crazy for me to go out there for a week alone but I'm so grateful that I did.

[@1965sgtrock]

Each year it seems I come back to visit this testament of how to close out a gig! If I haven’t said it before…”Thank you to all involved for putting together and sharing this incredible display of musical passion.”It comforts me knowing others feel just as strongly about the power of music.

[@FireworksSPFX]

This is an amazing effort. Our work literally "goes up in smoke" after many days, sometmes weeks of effort and to see it saved like this is very rewarding. For years I have watched these shows from someplace soundproof and never knew how the audience reacted. Then along came KZbin. Thank you to all of the fans who posted videos of our work, and especially to you for taking the time and effort to put them all together like this. And if DCFC ever wants fireworks again, just call us.

[@Nfiacko]

I was there and this show will always be one of my favorites because of this moment. It was epic!

[@James-nr9gm]

I wonder how long it will take me to be able to watch this without crying. I kid you not, this video moves me to tears. Every. Time.

[@mvmnt3scherzo]

I wish this was direct audio out.. only thing that would make this epic performance even better. This song was made to be performed like this. Absolutely incredible. I cry every time i watch it.

[@bubbalewis7400]

Best moment I’ve ever experienced at a concert. Tears of joy and beauty streaming down my face the entire time.

[@jesselowe7482]

I flew from Kansas to be at this show when I was 27 and it will forever be a top 5 moment in my life... I'm glad you got to experience it too

[@Nfiacko]

Same here! Crying and laughing and screaming at the same time.

[@avidpanda7968]

the fireworks just gave the song an even more emotional, haunting sensation to it.

[@ryansammut28]

This is the best concert performance I have ever seen. I love the song but holy shit, the philharmonic and the fireworks timed to perfection. I have never been to any concert with that kind of vibe and I never will again

[@MikeUMA]

Seriously, who dislikes this? Transatlanticism, an orchestra backing, fireworks in unison, great compilation editing. What else do you want?!?!

[@NairobiChris]

I was at this show, and it remains one of my favorite memories of my young-adult life, hands down. The hollywood bowl - with the hollywood sign int he background, it was about 75 degrees, the stars were out, and Ben Gibbard's sweet voice echoing off the hills.... oh man it was epic.

[@colonelchi]

I am so lucky to have been at this show. Watching this video brings back the shivers that I felt seeing it live.

[@amandaahope]

Maybe I'm just a baby, but I cried the entire video. I love the random person who shouts, "This is the best night of my life."

[@Perfections]

Suç a great heart you have. You'll be just fine, hang in there. You are not alone. Much love.

[@ricksamericana749]

I saw this two years ago for the first time. I said it then and I'll say it again, this is the best live concert music video ever produced. Mr. Tucker has shown how future concert perspectives should be handled. By giving us many vantage points to experience the show, we are drawn into the communal nature of what a great rock concert is all about. I hadn't revisited this is a while, but it still just knocks me out. Perhaps, Mr. Tucker will do me the pleasure of editing a New Pornographers video some day.

[@MichaelTuckerLA]

I'm honored that you think so highly of it! I think you summed it up really nicely, the idea of watching a concert from the many vantage points of the actual audience got me really excited and I hoped I would see other people start doing similar things. I've always intended to do it again for another show. I don't know the New Pornographers, but I'll check them out. I also just got tickets to see DCFC at Hollywood Bowl this year...so fingers crossed they do fireworks again! Then a new video may be in order...

[@ricksamericana749]

Damn right, Michael. Now, about that New Pornographers video...

[@adamdj3064]

Jesus that was amazing.. I had no idea that show ever happened.. I would have given anything to have been there... Thank you so much for posting this! I have seen Death Cab live 2 times now and always look forward to this song as their final encore.. I also always get chills towards the end of the song when Jason McGerr slowly builds up to totally attacking the drums like a wild man...

[@MissK8Monster]

This is gorgeous. I didn't think it was possible but this video makes me love Death Cab even more.

[@adogbonek]

this concert was incredible. 4th of july 2009 @ the hollywood bowl. Tegan and Sara opened and something pornographers, the fireworks show along with the LA philharmonic put this whole show way over the top. it was absolutely breathtaking.

[@sentinel301]

Dear CptGabok, This is the best live performance I've ever seen, the fireworks, orchestra, crowd, setting, song, band among many things. Thankfully you were able to put together the pieces and preserve some of the magic. you rock!

[@ohxishxitsxdavid]

Thank you so much for this video. I was at this concert, and this particular performance of this song was a spiritual experience. Your video has done the most to recreate this experience. It's been more than three years, and I still get goosebumps.

[@Nfiacko]

Such a spiritual experience for me too! I came out a different person than when I went in.

[@MichaelTuckerLA]

Thank you so much, you're too kind! I'm really glad you enjoy this, and that this video has connected with people. I wanted so badly to be there once I saw all these videos that people had posted, so this was kind of my way of trying to live the experience. It took a long time to put together, but it was completely worth it. And I do hope that more of these videos happen. Also..I have to shamelessly plug my other channel, "finitefilms," where we make short films and are working on a series.

[@deysilovesicecream]

Michael, I love Lessons from the Screenplay! I was shocked to see that it was you that posted this video. I love Death Cab for Cutie and especially this song

[@amymcelroy8]

That was easily the best night of my life...and I get to relive it over and over again. =]

[@wojo4hitz]

@BowlFireworks experience for every person there. I am so happy that you had the chance to see just what an impact your work had on that crowd. I know that I will never forget it.

[@mjnsparrow]

How I wish I could relive this night! It was so exhilarating and emotional and utterly beautiful. Going to see Death Cab for the 3rd time In August!

[@kmwfun]

thank you so much for creating and sharing this. I was at this show... the feeling was so incredible, intense, emotional then. it's just as incredible now. thanks for taking me back.

[@nimblemix]

Holy shit! That must have been a great experience!

[@Nfiacko]

I was there, and up front, and I swear it was a spiritual experience. I left a different person. I still think about it often.

[@jaysegarcia285]

This is how concert should be performed, with passion....beautiful.

[@jaysegarcia285]

concerts*

[@cestlavie005]

i was there at that show last year, and this video brought back memories of seriously one of the best moments in my life... i was brought to tears just by watching this! incredible job editing.. thank you for compiling and making this video!! :)

[@Vinylfigs]

How was this not officially released? Did they not film it? Astounding.

[@justinmj6586]

Was there with an ex-girlfriend. Once upon a time. Long ago. It was everything you think it was. A few months later we drove to a local park and broke up. I drove her home while we didn't speak and listened to this song on the radio.

[@phasesh1ft]

I just had to comment on this wonderfully edited video of DCFC! My god! this was probably the best concert I've been to. The addition of the Philharmonics was just genius, I still get chills watching this video. I was sitting in the front about 20 feet from the stage. Although, we didn't get to see the fireworks looking back at all the camera flashes became our very own fireworks show! AMAZING! GOOD JOB!

[@fatmag1000]

I was there!!! It was unreal. I think the entire audience left their seats and floated up into the air. Great editing job. Thanks for the memory.

[@Nfiacko]

Absolutely! I was there too and it's still one of the best concert moments I've ever had, and probably ever will have.

[@marcusavelarrr]

I NEED U SO MACHHH CLOOOOSEEEEEEEEER

[@weihsianglee9810]

God it burst me into tears. 好希望我也在現場!! 謝謝你的影片 :~

[@halstoner]

This is and will always be the best concert I've ever been to. So insanely moving and beautiful.

[@ilyfrankh]

so beautiful, one of the best live videos on KZbin. thank you for the share.

[@cucumbersam]

My favourite song. My favourite band. Stunning.

[@wojo4hitz]

Thanks for using my videos and thanks for crediting! You are so right... no one video could possibly have captured this experience. I am not too familiar with Death Cab - I went because of Tegan and Sara - but this ending honestly brought me to tears. Great job.

[@venicewhiteboy]

Wow. Thank you so much for putting this together. The Bonnaroo lineup announcement made me think of this show, especially this song. One of the best moments at a show I've ever experienced. Thanks again.

[@PetPeevePro]

An amazing evening @ the Bowl. More Please.

[@wojo4hitz]

@BowlFireworks It gave me chills to read your comment. I'll be honest, I wasn't all that familiar with Death Cab or their music when I filmed this show, but by the end of this song I was in tears...and it wasn't just the band and the orchestra, it was certainly the impact of the fireworks contributing to the crescendo and the intense emotional impact of the moment. People all around me were wiping away tears when the song ended, and your work helped to make that finale an unbelievable

[@bobotompkins]

Almost as amazing as being here in person. The energy there during this finale was incredible.

[@hamchopps123]

firstly, why would two people randomly dislike this? secondly, this song is so relevant right now thirdly, i love fireworks lastly, this song is incredibly beautiful. i can't even handle it. awesome video. :)

[@davidgonzalez4528]

Played vitamin string quartet instrumental as my wife walked down the aisle at our wedding and such great heights as we walked back after we said “I do” Still brings tears to my eyes every time I hear this song!

[@ricksamericana749]

CptGabok, this is how all future concert videos should be shown. This is really revolutionary. No hyperbole, this how concerts, especially in larger venues should be shown. I was there with extraordiary seats and this is the best perspective. I especially love the shots with people silhouetted in the forground. Just amazing. I am sharing it with everyone and I can't stop playing it.

[@rainydayreyneden]

no exaggeration, but I really cried while watching this video. the fireworks made it so much more romantic. Now I can't stop imagining seeing DCFC live, playing transatlanticism, with the person I like, holding hands with him, then there goes the fireworks. gahhh! I hope that if ever they come to Philippines, it would be close to this kind of stage. :)

[@darkhoarse820]

One of the best concerts I've ever been to. Has it really been that long?

[@silvercelebi]

very well made, i didn't even realize that this was from different cameras until about halfway in

[@kitegirluk]

Hi there, just wanna say thanks to you for making this vid. I too only stumbled across it by accident. I simply ADORE outdoor gigs and am a real fireworks fan. Am also taken with some of Death Cab for Cutie's tracks.. So this brought it all together for me. Mahoosive heads up to you for taking the time to edit this. It's a total pleasure to watch and I've just shared it to my Facebook page for the 3rd time in less than a year! Huge appreciation :)

[@joanwilcox1278]

LOVE this band!

[@asharkatemyparents]

I am speechless. A million thanks for sharing this amazing performance for those of who could not be there!

[@brandon21880]

This was honestly one of the most amazing nights of my life. Thank you -- THANK YOU -- for taking the time and effort to put this together.

[@floatingvibez]

Absolutely stunning.

[@maitt008]

Thank you Thank you Thank youThank youThank youThank youThank youThank you What an amazing job, this performance is amazing!

[@shiannegray]

This is incredible...it gave me chills for the whole 9 minutes! Wonderful job!

[@Printerpaer97]

Thank you very much CptGabok. I've watched most of those videos to find the best sound quality and this is, on top of the best video, the best audio. Well, freaking, done. I still think my favorite thing ever is at 7:00 til the song ends.

[@MagnumDB]

Great stuff! I did the same thing for Sigur Ros and Dillinger Escape Plan; editing all the videos I could find into one. This was a great song and performance to do that. Bravo!

[@bgrateful32]

Omg...this is an AMAZING VIDEO to go along with the AMAZING SONG that gets me so emotional every time....thank you so much!!!!!

[@helloimalfreda]

This is so beautiful

[@Raffy85100]

one of the most beautiful event ever taken.that was amazing

[@ricksamericana749]

I was at this show, thank you for doing this. Just terrific.

[@bravojables]

looks like it would've been an unbelievable show... forgot how much i love this song...

[@absolution711]

the beauty of live music at its highest

[@congatc]

Incredible emotional performance by Death Cab for Cutie and a great video edition

[@MadmanAcrossTheWater]

it's like an iTunes visualizer LIVE! i love it. i love this.

[@Ourvibez]

I was there!! My first Death Cab For Cutie concert. It was amazing. :)

[@mysugarspun]

This is pretty great. I'm glad some of my footage could be used towards something this awesome. Well done.

[@gdavisloop]

Great sources! Unlike some videos I've seen were people piece together 4 or 5 views, but all of them are bad. Amazing song but you already knew that ;)

[@ricksamericana749]

Furthermore, the bill was The New Pornographers (without Neko Case, she was touring her solo album). Tegan and Sara and Death Cab. All the acts were terrific and song for song The New Pornographers were the best, but only played or a half an hour. But Transatlanticism with the LA Philharmonic was fantastic. But the editing of the video is remarkable. I can't praise it enough. Awesome stuff. I want to be able to do this.

[@ricksamericana749]

FYI Angelinos, Death Cab For Cutie will be playing the Hollywood Bowl again this summer. July 12, 2015. See you there.

[@SteventheThorn]

Chills

[@gunsallica93]

Fuck. Speechless, goosebumps.Best performance ever. haaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh

[@fatinkamaruddin5466]

Kamarul Ariffin wuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[@norn25]

I very jealous everybody in this concert...super amazing experience!!!!

[@useddollalex]

well edited! and much love for the effort that went to making this :)

[@bymarkk]

I wish I was there. I also wonder how much those fireworks cost.

[@mattericsson6166]

Gives me chills watching this every time.

[@dropoutnotbombs]

this is amazing. and i keep coming back to it. i must have watched it 3 or 4 times now and it brings tears to my eyes every time. but i really wish you had used cross dissolves in this though. the cuts are totally killing the mood. i mean, if you watch the live screen, they're even used dissolves.

[@rockyourworld97]

Love the chick who screams "Rock it baby!" at the start of the video.

[@ABCDenisee]

I was there. Thank you for making this. Reliving the moment (': tear tear

[@charismabros5352]

see it every new years day

[@MatthewSmith-my6sc]

Shivers

[@IthuDamnIt]

Best thing I've ever experienced. And I wasn't even there.

[@KayGirl216]

This is epic. Having a, "you know you made it when..." moment.

[@MatthewSmith-my6sc]

fantastic editing, got shivers watching that.

[@stevc999]

Looks unbelievable - would be nice if they did something like this in the UK

[@kristoph3rrobin]

yup that just made my night awesome

[@lalaloubean]

I love this...

[@collapsingspace]

That Rifff , *That Bloody Riff*

[@mjlearmouth]

great job!

[@championette..]

Fucking incredible, goddamn!! 💜

[@moose11braun]

dude props on the edit amazing

[@avafreak252]

hey thanks for making this it's great

[@ryancascarano]

Brilliant.

[@DELTA1978THETA]

THIS IS HELLA EPIC!!!! Awesome work!

[@watchatalkin]

@Abcdpin It was at The Hollywood Bowl, in Los Angeles, California on July 5, 2009. I had friends who went and I am still jealous to this day.

[@zwilliams9923]

Love

[@libertines88]

Mann!! Whatt fuckk:!! The best thing that i saw today!!Outstanding

[@AlabamaWhurley]

Amazing! I love it:)

[@msathavi]

I wish I had gone to this concert